I have heard that people come here to pray for their academics and exams. I went during cherry blossom season. It was beautiful. There is a park behind the shrine. Got a lot of cherry blossom pics . Got myself a shrine stamp. There is hall called Shunpuro which means hall of the spring breeze. It is believed that feels of spring breeze can be felt throughout the year.

The main reason why we came to Hofu. It is a beautiful shrine overlooking Hofu City. There are parking lots near and above the entrance, so you can easily find a parking spot. The Front entrance of the Shrine is filled with shops and restaurants. The top also has vendors with finger foods. The view from the front of the torii gate at the foot of the mountain was amazing. I imagine that nighttime would be a beautiful site with lanterns lit up. There were few people and it was quiet and a beautiful shrine. The scenery from the top of the stairway and the 800-year-old Shinboku is a masterpiece and powerful. Our kids loved it too.

I visited Hofu Tenmangu Shrine for several times. This year natsu-yasumi, I performed dance here. Last time was special moment, I have great experience with traditional culture, tea and snack ceremony of Tenmangu, adorable memory....

Not a bad shrine but no single feature to make it stand out among others. Entrance is free and the grounds are sprawling. It’s worth up to two hours of your time if you move slowly. Goshuin available to be painted directly into your book.

Nice Shrine in southern Yamaguchi! Not exactly worth a trip only to see this place, but definitely worth incorporating into other trips within Yamaguchi!!!

Very beautiful. Said to be the first ever temangu shrine.

This is the third oldest tenman-gu in Japan very big and beautiful. There is also a good hike to the top of the mountain in the back.

(Translated by Google) Use rental bicycles. 300 yen for 6 hours. Although it was a regular bicycle without gears, it was very easy to pedal and I didn't get tired. thank you very much. (Original) レンタサイクル利用。 ６時間３００円。 一般自転車・ギアなしでしたが、とても漕ぎやすく疲れなかったです。 ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) There are bicycle rentals. You can get tourist information for Hofu city. (Original) レンタサイクルがあります。 防府市内の観光情報が手に入ります。

When i went there (24Sep2022) we only spend like an hour to 1.5hours because there is not much you can do. My kids were doing some art and craft thingy.. then we went up to the 2nd floor.. too bad the telescope was close due to covid.. The most interesting part was the science show (sorry i forgot the exact name). Thank you for giving us some knowledge. ^^b

It's a fun place for kids to learn about science.

(Translated by Google) I went to the round and round museum that is held until May. The children were crazy about it because they could experience the karakuri. There was a park and a toilet outside, so we had a picnic. (Original) 5月まで開催されているぐるぐるミュージアムに行ってきました。カラクリを体感できて子ども達も夢中になっていました。 外には公園もトイレもあり、ピクニックが出来ました。

Very good place

Interesting place, nice staff, the best director in the world :)

(Translated by Google) Various exhibitions are held depending on the season. There will also be work experience. Depending on the day of the week, you can observe sunspots and flares with a solar telescope. I think it is especially recommended for elementary school age children. (Original) 時期によって様々な企画展が開催されています。また工作体験等もあります。曜日によっては、太陽望遠鏡で太陽の黒点やフレアを観察できます。小学生くらいの子どもに特にオススメだと思います。

(Translated by Google) I went there on a whim in the afternoon! ! crowded? That's what I thought...but it was empty and easy to see! ! It was cloudy and the sun wasn't out, so I couldn't observe the sun, so I'll give it a 4 star with hope for next time! ! Parking near the blue bridge is closer to the entrance. Photo reference. I want to go again! ! (Original) 昼過ぎから思い付きで行ってきました！！ 混んでる？と思いましたが…空いてて見やすかった！！曇ってて太陽が出てないので太陽の観察が出来なかったので次回に期待の意を込めて☆4つ！！駐車場は青い橋付近に停めたほうが入り口近いです。写真参考。 また行きたいです！！

(Translated by Google) I went there because a food sample exhibition was being held at Solar. I'm excited because the samples are so realistic (*ﾟ∀ﾟ*) Even adults can enjoy it *\(^o^)/* It's on until July 9th, so please go and check it out 👀💕 (Original) ソラールで食品サンプル展が開催されてるので行って来ました。めっちゃリアルにサンプルがつくられてるので興奮(*ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾑｯﾊｰ大人も楽しめる*\(^o^)/* 7月9日までやってるので行ってみて下さい👀💕

(Translated by Google) The children (middle school to 4th grade) were very happy. I was impressed with the well-thought-out content, but there weren't many customers and there were a lot of employees at both ends. I wish they would make an effort to attract more customers to this facility. Everything is funded by taxes. (Original) 子どもたち（年中〜小4）は大喜びでした。 コンテンツはよく考えられていて感心しましたが、兎にも角にも客が少ないし、職員が多い。 この施設にもっとお客さんをあつめる努力をしてほしい。 全ては税金が原資なんだから。

We had one hour to go around the huge house so our visit was brief. But it was interesting to see the lord's residence. A lot of history but puzzled there was no English guidebook or information. If printing on paper is not eco, perhaps they can resort to e-book information attached to the house.

One of the best gardens in Yamaguchi. I’ll take this over Shukkeien in Hiroshima any day. Large sprawling grounds with massive tōrō (stone lanterns) and scenic paths that are great for exploring. Every scene is impressive. Parking is a short distance from the entrance and well marked with vending machines and a bathroom. Don’t park in the gravel next to the first gate as that’s a buss turn-around easement. The entrance to the garden is through the first gate and a short uphill walk on the path to the right.

The maple trees are almost at full color now. The place is not so big but there are quite some good areas to relax and take some photos.

Beautiful place but still not sakura flowers there.Next time will go in sakura time.

Best to visit in Spring or Autumn when it's more colourful

Beautiful scenery and peaceful

Visited November 2018

Not much to see really.

(Translated by Google) Free parking and admission There is a 1000 year old tree. It's fine. There are some Jizo who have a straight neck. How about looking for it? (Original) 駐車場、入場料無料 樹齢1000年の木があります。 ご立派です。 お地蔵さんの中にストレートネック気味の方が数人おられます。探して見られては？

(Translated by Google) There were many crape myrtle trees, decorating the large grounds. When I visited more than 10 years ago, there were still traces of flood damage, but now I can barely see them. The building is old and dignified❗ (Original) サルスベリの木が沢山あり、広い境内を彩ってくれていました。 10年以上前、訪れた時は、水害の跡が生しかったが、今は殆どみませんでした。 建物は古く、貫禄十分❗

(Translated by Google) I went there because I heard on TV that the Kokubunji of yesteryear was preserved. Most of the other Kokubunji temples have either disappeared or are no longer in use, so I was able to reminisce about those days. (Original) テレビで往年の国分寺の姿を残してるとの事で行ってみた。 他の国分寺は無くなっているか場所がほとんどであり、当時の想いに馳せることができた。

(Translated by Google) I came here because I heard that the old Kokubunji temple has been preserved well. The Nara period-style Buddha statue in the main hall was a nice touch. (Original) 昔の国分寺の様子をしっかりと残っているとのことで、来ました。奈良時代ぽい金堂の仏像はいい感じでしたね。

(Translated by Google) It's a temple with a very historical feel. Kangiten is also on the premises, so I always stop by when I come to Hofu. (Original) すごく歴史を感じる寺院です。 敷地内に歓喜天様もいらっしゃるので防府に来た際には必ず寄らせて頂いてます。

(Translated by Google) There is no one here on weekdays, so you can relax and soak in the history. Well, there are trees that are 600 to 1000 years old, and the tree at the entrance is especially amazing with its spectacular spreading branches. It's probably not possible to express it well in photos or words, so if you like giant trees, you're in luck. It's a very nice place to relax It's nice to have a store like a roadside station right in front of it (lol) (Original) ここは平日は誰もいないのでのんびり歴史に浸れます。 まぁ樹齢600年〜1000年の木があり特に入口の木は壮観な枝が広がって凄いですね。 多分写真や言葉では上手く表現できないから巨木好きは是。 とても良い落ち着く場所です すぐ前に道の駅みたいな店もあっていいですよ(笑)

(Translated by Google) It is a very historic temple. The entrance fee to the main hall is 500 yen. You can also write a goshuin stamp. (Original) とても歴史のあるお寺です。本堂は拝観料500円です。 御朱印も、書いていただけます。

(Translated by Google) Unlike the neighboring Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, there are few people in the shadows. However, the buildings and other cultural assets are wonderful. (Original) 隣の防府天満宮と異なり、人かげはまばらです しかし、建築物その他、文化財が素晴らしいです